… a global network of regenerative ocean farmers . Could there be a seagrass or kelp project for Lyme Bay? There are already good examples… Read More »Greenwave newsletter: a future for kelp farming

“All new development, including innovative designs, should be designed to complement and enhance the local distinctiveness of the character of its immediate locality, reflecting the… Read More »BREAKING: Knowle planning application: rejected

‘Hedgerows are not only an intrinsic part of England’s rural heritage, they can also be a real asset in helping to tackle the biodiversity and… Read More »Mapping England’s hedges

founder of The Other Economic Summit and the New Economics Foundation . This blog is about Sidmouth – but also about how issues beyond our… Read More »Remembering James Robertson

New free drop-in sessions every day 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday at the Hub on the High Street . There are a lot of… Read More »Help and info from Sidmouth Hospice at Home

“Local: A Search For Nearby Nature and Wildness” is a celebration of curiosity, time spent outdoors, and a rallying cry to protect the wild places… Read More »“Nature and wildness are closer than we think.”

How are rural communities using AI – and what do they have to gain?  . Yes, even in these parts, AI might be a help… Read More »AI and rural communities

Councillors divided on whether to scrap the scheme or let it run its course. The problem with the Exeter Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme has been that… Read More »BREAKING: Exeter LTN trial to continue

“Levelling up will require long-term local strategies for cultivating development in rural places. These should be tailored to the underlying strengths, needs and goals of… Read More »Opportunities and challenges for rural businesses

Do we need to be creating our own local English Heritage-style archive of the Sidmouth high street, both ancient and modern? . Historic England have… Read More »Creating an archive of Sidmouth high street

“The promise of decentralized, grid-interactive buildings and innovative energy storage solutions presents a compelling vision.” [ArchDaily] . There are some rather esoteric ideas being developed… Read More »Can buildings store energy?

What is it, how to enjoy it and how to ensure that local people in East Devon benefit. . A DEFINITION: What do we mean… Read More »Sustainable Food Tourism

What is the use of the timber – construction timber stores carbon for the lifetime of that building, whereas wood logs emit the stored carbon… Read More »“What is the best type of tree to plant to save the planet?”

“As climate change brings about unpredictable weather and new challenges, flood safety is crucial in Devon. By recognising the risk, implementing preventative measures, and fostering… Read More »Flood safety in a changing Devon landscape

The East Devon District Council, like other rural councils, suffers from the current funding formula which disproportionately favours urban councils. [Rural Services Network] EDDC has a… Read More »Fairer funding for rural authorities: the campaign